It's my intention to cut the front section of the engine nacelle using a razor saw, giving access to the engines once the sanding and shaping has been finished. These will be held in place with magnets. I may well have to reconsider the location of the ESCs, although that could bring up issues such as, how long can the leads from ESC to battery be?
Charles

How much do you need to extend the battery wires? In your pic it looks like there is some excess wire curled behind the esc's, maybe enough to get the esc to the boom? Then you would have to add what, 3-4" to the leads? That should be fine but I wouldn't go longer than that.
Can you extend the motor wires and stuff the esc's in the pod? Looks like it is getting a bit cramped in there already.
Glenn

Hi Bill – nice to hear from you – to be honest, until Glenn mentioned ESCs failing I had not thought about it too much!
Hi Glenn – I will have a look at the wiring over the weekend and let you know so that the best solution can be implemented – I think there will not be room in the pod.
Best
Charles

Thanks guys for your input – having had a look at the location of the ESCs, it may be possible to move the into the boom – it may require a little surgery, but nothing too destructive! The boom covers can then be held in place using magnets.
Best
Charles